Ask your cooperating teacher about their class policies. How do they introduce their policies and enforce them throughout the year? Obtain a copy of any handouts about policies or safety from the first week of class.
Observations:
After my first observation i found that my teacher has a very well defined classroom policy. In my CT's classroom there is a very laid-back and friendly atmosphere. All the students are treated as mature individuals and my CT is not afraid to tell the students precisely how he feels about them (usually with some humor). The two classes i observed today were both senior classes and it appeared that most of the students were already acquainted with my CT; which leads me to believe they are already aware of his classroom policies and therefore would have to predict a consistent enforcement of these policies through the year (for these two particular classes).
Reflections:
Recollecting on these observations i feel that my CT has a similar teaching style to that of myself. However, i do feel that in time i would be less "expressive" in my communications with the students. I do, however, feel that this style of teaching promotes a healthy relationship between both the students and the teacher, and allows the students to find trust and a mentor in their teacher.
Class Topic: Free-fall (Physics)
Grade: 2x12th
Observed by: David Kenahan
Ask your cooperating teacher about their class policies. How do they introduce their policies and enforce them throughout the year? Obtain a copy of any handouts about policies or safety from the first week of class.
Observations:
After my first observation i found that my teacher has a very well defined classroom policy. In my CT's classroom there is a very laid-back and friendly atmosphere. All the students are treated as mature individuals and my CT is not afraid to tell the students precisely how he feels about them (usually with some humor). The two classes i observed today were both senior classes and it appeared that most of the students were already acquainted with my CT; which leads me to believe they are already aware of his classroom policies and therefore would have to predict a consistent enforcement of these policies through the year (for these two particular classes).Reflections:
Recollecting on these observations i feel that my CT has a similar teaching style to that of myself. However, i do feel that in time i would be less "expressive" in my communications with the students. I do, however, feel that this style of teaching promotes a healthy relationship between both the students and the teacher, and allows the students to find trust and a mentor in their teacher.Class Topic: Free-fall (Physics)
Grade: 2x12th
Observed by: David Kenahan